February 5, 2018
Reseachers showed that patients with kinesio tape showed greater improvements in walking compared with the tape-free group; improvements were in motor recovery and range of motion, as well as those related to...
February 5, 2018
Thanks to a team of researchers at the Swiss National Science Foundation, it seems that robots are also making their way into post-stroke rehabilitation. A scientific study supports the use of robotic amr...
February 5, 2018
Researchers from Germany showed that stimulation of the hand in stroke patients results in improvements in movements....
February 5, 2018
The same properties of Botox that help relieve muscle tension in the face can also work to reduce nerve dysfunction and spasms in other parts of the body and improve walking....
February 5, 2018
The applications of kinesio tape range from pain relief to sports injury prevention and blood flow promotion. And now, thanks to evidence published by a team of researchers from institutes across Taiwan, we...
February 5, 2018
Here’s yet another argument why you should get active! Structured exercise after stroke that includes aerobic and strength training helps people think faster and pay attention better compared to those who are...
February 5, 2018
Researchers found that in treadmill training the best results came from a low-intensity workout of less than 0.6 meters per second (two miles per hour) over a long duration (more than 500 minutes)....
February 5, 2018
A recent case study revealed a potential new therapy called TMS to help chronic stroke patients regain arm or hand mobility. This important discovery could represent a new, non-invasive treatment that can help...
February 5, 2018
Researchers from John Hopkins University studied a 57-year old man with chronic aphasia who regained almost 100% of his pre-stroke spelling ability. This improvement came after supplementing his language...
February 5, 2018
If you had a mini-stroke, it's important to know that you may suffer long-term cognitive effects. Organizational and planning skills are the most affected....